Current Faculty Openings

Southeastern University is a liberal arts Christian university affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Its mission focuses on traditional ministerial training and faith integration in non-ministerial disciplines. The campus, located in Lakeland, Florida—between Tampa and Orlando—covers eighty seven shaded acres and is bordered by two lakes. The university has a workforce of 300+ employees. Over 2,900 students pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four colleges and five academic departments, offering over 44 majors.

Southeastern University is an EO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Southeastern employs only Christians who are compatible with the institution’s mission and Statement of Faith, and in this regard candidates should be in agreement with and supportive of the Pentecostal heritage of the Assemblies of God, and be willing to attend an Assemblies of God congregation.

Applicants should send a cover letter with their vitae/resume, Southeastern University employment application, three letters of reference, and a statement of faith to the following address:

Human Resources
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 667-5249
Fax: (863) 667-5200
hr@seu.edu

Job Postings

Southeastern University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practical Ministry in the College of Christian Ministries and Religion. The Assistant Professor teaches practical ministry courses and assists the Dean in the oversight of adult education courses. A Ph.D. in Religion with some pastoral ministry experience in the Assemblies of God preferred or a D.Min. with pastoral ministry experience with the Assemblies of God acceptable. Consideration is made for those with master's degree(s) who are planning to do further studies for a terminal degree. Credentials in the Assemblies of God are required. This position also requires student advising and university committee work.

The Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Sport Management (SRMT) reports to the Chair of the SRMT program in the College of Education. A Master's degree (or higher) in Sport Management is required. Coordination duties require working with the SRMT Chair and Dean of the College of Education in oversight and management of the SRMT program, advising students, and general administrative duties. A teaching load of 21 hours (i.e. 7 courses) per academic year is required. Preference will be given to candidates with previous SRMT and education experience, strong computer skills, and desire to work and advance with our growing SRMT program.

This position also requires university committee work and participation in faculty seminars and workshops during the first academic year. Interested applicants should apply via the Human Resources (HR) department. Click here for job description.

Adjunct English Instructor

The Department of English and Foreign Languages seeks an Adjunct English Instructor for the 2012/2013 academic year. Candidates must have at least a Master's and/or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 hours in English at a graduate level.

To be considered for this position, applicants should email, fax, or mail all of the following items to Human Resources, Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33801: a vita/resume, the Southeastern University employment application, http://www.seu.edu/hr, three letters of reference, and unofficial copies of all transcripts to: hr@seu.edu; fax: (863) 667-5200. No phone calls please.

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences is accepting applications for the position of adjunct instructor for human services courses. Adjunct instructor will teach eight week classes, both online and on-campus. Instructors are needed for undergraduate and graduate courses.

Master's degree in Human Services is required for undergraduate instruction and a doctorate in Human Services for graduate instruction. Applicant must have worked at least 3 or more years in human services and are familiar with Blackboard. Applicant must submit a cover letter with the Southeastern University application (downloadable from our website at www.seuniversity.edu/hr), curriculum vitae, and letters of reference.

The Assistant Professor of Accounting reports to the Chair of the Department of Business Administration in the College of Business & Legal Studies. Master's degree in Accounting/MBA with CPA required. PhD or DBA in Accounting preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of five years of experience as an accountant in a public, private, or not-for-profit institution, as well as three years (or equivalent) teaching at the post-secondary level. Teaching experience should include both land-based and online instructional formats. A demonstrated record of publishing in academic and practitioner journals is desirable.

Primary teaching duties will include upper level accounting classes (e.g. tax, audit, accounting information systems) in addition to the principles accounting classes. This position also requires student advising and university committee work. The standard contract calls for a 4-4 teaching assignment (24 credit hours in an academic year). Other responsibilities will include participation in faculty seminars and workshops during the first academic year.

Southeastern University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English. Candidates must have a master's degree in English, with a Ph.D. preferred. The ideal candidate would be an Americanist and/or Comp. & Rhet. specialist. Overall responsibilities include teaching 12 hours per semester, committee work and/or sponsorships, student advising, scholarly contributions, and supporting the overall work of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Southeastern University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Film (Electronic Cinematography). Position is full-time working a ten-month academic year. Salary is commensurate with experience and degree held at the time of appointment.

The professor reports to the Communication Department Chair, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and ultimately to the University Vice President for Academic Affairs. His/Her primary duties would include teaching filmmaking courses, the oversight of student feature films, serving as student film festival faculty sponsor, serving on committees as assigned by the department chair, and advising.

Criteria:

1. M.F.A or Ph.D. preferred in Filmmaking (Electronic Cinematography or related field). Traditional Master's degree also considered.
   
2. Successful experience in filmmaking is necessary.
   
3. Successful experience as a college instructor and the ability to teach filmmaking.